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Thrun sees Udacity turning from academic classes to vocational learning
Udacity's future also includes plans to monetize its courses.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 15, 2013 -
Federal complaint filed over Vanderbilt's handling of sex assaults
Current and former students say they were discouraged from coming forward.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 15, 2013 -
Trendline
Student Success
Explore how universities are working to boost student outcomes by integrating remedial education, providing mental health tools and making education more accessible.
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Obama's higher-ed plan draws skepticism at second forum
Some educators worry the rankings system tries to be one-size-fits-all.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 15, 2013 -
U. of Wyoming president leaving after less than 5 months
Several deans had left since Sternberg took office in July.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 15, 2013 -
Hedge fund billionaire gives $67M to Carnegie Mellon
Tepper's gifts to the school total $125 million over the last 10 years.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 15, 2013 -
USC throws lifeline to its education graduates
Starting Thursday, any alumnus, new or old, who faces "a professional challenge" can call what amounts to a 24/7 help desk. On the other end of the line: a Rossier staffer who is part of Gallagher's "Rapid Response Team." Read more » Source: USA Today
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 14, 2013 -
U. of Illinois revokes controversial professor's tenure
Engineering professor Louis Wozniak was fired after 52 years of teaching Thursday.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 14, 2013 -
Udacity responds to White House's demand for data scientists
The MOOC provider is launching an affordable online degree program in the high-demand field.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 14, 2013 -
Obama plans meeting with college heads, private sector
The focus: helping disadvantaged students finish college.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 14, 2013 -
National Labor College shutting down
A plan to move the college online fell through.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 14, 2013 -
President of Higher Learning Commission to retire
Sylvia Manning has overseen the commission through some high-profile cases.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 14, 2013 -
Napolitano wants to hold tuition steady at UC schools
The system's new president also wants to focus on community college transfers.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 14, 2013 -
Facebook expands program for earning college credit by coding
Computer science students will be able to contribute to open source projects.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 14, 2013 -
Chegg falls 22.6% in NYSE debut
The startup's CEO downplayed concerns, saying it is being set up for future success.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 13, 2013 -
'Political troublemaker' wins Houston education seat after misleading voters
His fliers even insinuated that he had been endorsed by a former African-American state representative.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 13, 2013 -
Deep Dive
10 community college presidents who have mastered Twitter
Whether they're using the micro-blogging site for promotion, outreach or a balance between the two, these 10 community college presidents are effectively using Twitter.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 13, 2013 -
Florida AT&T exec chosen to head state's universities
Marshall Criser III will have responsibility for the state's 12 public universities.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 13, 2013 -
San Francisco City College leaders confident in turn-around
Agrella tells an oversight board that the school is making progress in saving itself.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 13, 2013 -
Grand Valley State to reinstall sculpture targeted by student parodies
Will changes discourage students from hopping aboard the pendulum again?
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 12, 2013 -
University of Illinois professor could have tenure revoked
The instructor is accused of embarrassing a student and sending students an email with sexual overtones.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 12, 2013 -
Who's teaching college faculty how to teach?
A pair of writers says the answer is often "nobody."
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 12, 2013 -
Chicago State University goes after faculty blog
The university says a site critical of the school must shut down by Friday.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 12, 2013 -
Michelle Obama to lead college enrollment effort
The first lady plans to use her personal story to encourage low-income students.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 12, 2013 -
Trustee racing to save City College of San Francisco
A former community college president has until summer to turn the school around.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 12, 2013 -
Deep Dive
7 arguments against Obama's college plan
At the first of four public forums, critics weren't shy about listing their objections.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 11, 2013
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